Balsam Fir

Relieve cramps, spasms, or rheumatic pain and swelling with our pure balsam fir essential oil. Harvested organically in the forests of Canada, the fresh, uplifting aroma will transport you back to heartwarming memories of Christmastimes past!

PORTRAIT

You can indulge in the oil thought to be “the balm of Gilead” referred to in the Bible—balsam fir essential oil. Perhaps the nickname refers to the oil’s ability to calm the nervous system and with it any spasms or cramping. Its anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic properties relax your airways, your joints and muscles, and your mind. Balsam fir was often associated with royalty—it was one of three oils found in the grave of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun—allow it to make you feel like royalty again when you need a lift.

Diffuser: Bring that “forest green” scent to any space. Its overall properties are stimulating and can bring alertness to the mind. This oil has been included in some cough and cold remedies, and may act as an expectorant – the essential oils have been researched for their ability to kill airborne germs and bacteria. How about that for diffusing!

Directions: Place the beeswax, and jojoba in a Pyrex glass-measuring cup. Fill a stockpot 1/4 of the way with water and bring to a boil. Place the Pyrex in the pot of water and wait for the beeswax to melt into the jojoba.

This takes about 5 minutes on a high heat. Remove from heat before all the beeswax melts, as melting will continue to after heat removal. Be sure none of the water from the pot boils into the Pyrex container. Add the remaining essential oils and stir well with a glass stir rod or a wooden chopstick.

Pour into small glass containers or tin containers. This recipe makes 5.5 ounces of salve.

SAFETY

If pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician or clinical certified aromatherapist. For external use only. Keep away from mucous membranes & eyes. Test a small amount on skin for allergic reaction. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and small children under the age of five years old.

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